Fire door ironmongery in Cheltenham, done to the evidence
From the GL50 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door ironmongery across Cheltenham for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Around Cheltenham, offices, schools and purpose-built flats all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Cheltenham we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Cheltenham fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Common hardware defects
Inspections regularly find missing hinge screws, mismatched hinges, plastic-bodied latches, unapproved bolts and locks fitted without intumescent protection. We replace them with items covered by the door's evidence and fit the matching pads and linings.
As standard, the work covers:
- Fire door signage
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
Rules and responsibilities in Cheltenham
England's framework applies in Cheltenham. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Cheltenham, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Cheltenham
Typical settings for fire door ironmongery include HMOs, blocks of flats and offices. In Cheltenham, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
Our process in Cheltenham
- Identify the door's certification and hardware schedule
- List items that need replacing
- Supply matching hardware
- Fit with correct pads and linings
- Check operation, closing and latching
- Record what was fitted
Guide prices in Cheltenham
Budget around from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. Our guide prices are the same in Cheltenham as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Cheltenham and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Cheltenham, including Tewkesbury (11.7 km away), Gloucester and Stroud. If your building is in GL50 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Cheltenham within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Cheltenham in Gloucestershire and neighbouring towns such as Tewkesbury. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Cheltenham building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Can I fit a new lock to a fire door?
Only one that is covered by the door's test evidence, fitted with the correct intumescent protection. A larger lock body or new holes can compromise the door.
Do fire doors need signs?
Most fire doors in non-domestic buildings and common parts should carry signage showing whether they are to be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic.